Deconstructed Box

I got tired of the same-old-same-old box. With a left-over architectural sample of 4×6 CVG Doug-Fir and a scrap of highly figured walnut I determined to get “outside of the box” for a change. I now know why everyone recommends using hardwood. ;-p. My intention is to refine this design a bit to make it more functional for the user. It works as a valet box with a semi-concealed drawer. The drawer has a spring loaded touch latch to allow the drawer to open without having to tip the box, although that works. The little shelf can be used to hold cell phones and such. The next one will have the drawer on the other end so it doesn’t conflict with the shelf.

Very modern and unique, I like it. Brian nailed it on the head… that’s mid century flavored and very architecturaly inspired.

About that hinge on top… I cant help but want to try and hide those somehow. I’ve tinkered with the idea of making a loose box joint between the lid and the back piece (since they are at even heights,) and drilling thru with a dowel (wood or brass/metal). Then it would look like a sealed box with somewhat hidden hinges. Just a thought… but one inspired by seeing your build. Great job !

Yeah, I didn’t like them either, but I messed up with the first set of barrel hinges (lesson learned – when you by metric barrel hinges, get the metric bit to match) by trying to jamb 8mm barrels into a 5/16 inch hole. I don’t believe that makes me a master craftsman, but I am getting better at recovering from mistakes.